Munich - Opera, Dance, Concerts and Theatres

Munich has a very rich arts and cultural life. It is the home to the Bavarian State Opera and the Bavarian State Ballet, and there are over 160 theatre venues which host performances of opera, dance, theatre and concerts. Churches also provide enjoyment for music lovers, many having free organ recitals.Not all the big name international rock and pop acts come to Munich, but a large selection perform either indoors or outdoors at Olympiapark. If you're more of a beer fan than a music fan, there is always the option of listening to some traditional Bavarian oompah music at the Chinesischer Turm (Chinese Tower) beer garden in the Englischer Garten!

Dance

Nationaltheater KartenvorverkaufTel: + 49 (0) 89 21 85 1920email: [email protected]Once a year there is Oper für alle (opera for everybody) in the forecourt of the National Theater. The opera inside is broadcast in the forecourt with a large screen and reasonable acoustics. This outdoor event is free.

Musicals

Deutsches TheaterSchwanthalerstr 13MunichGermanyTel: +49 (0)8955 23 4444website:www.deutsches-theater.deThe Deutsches Theater shows many modern musicals for limited seasons, many of which return on a yearly basis. Although the songs are usually sung in the original language, the dialog between is translated into German.

Philarmonie

GasteigRosenheimerstr 5MunichGermanyTel: +49 (0) 8949 0980Gasteig is a large cultural centre with a number of different theatres: Black Box, Carl-Orff-Saal, Keliner Konzertsaal, and Philharmonie. Various classical music concerts at all the theatres.